Library Board sets May 1 session about DNR site
A 7 p.m. meeting at the library has been set for Thursday, May 1, by the Belleville Area District Library Board to announce the latest information on the DNR lakeside[…]
VBT OKs rezoning for Clark gas station
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor It looks like Joseph Nasser is finally getting his wish. For more than 10 years Nasser has been seeking permission from Van Buren Township[…]
Costco seeks approval for tax abatement in VBT
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Representatives of Van Buren Township have been meeting with the State of Michigan, Wayne County, and Vantageport (Aerotropolis) to get Costco Wholesale to choose[…]
VBT Police arrest Coskie for murder
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Kenneth William Coskie, 73, of Van Buren Township has been charged with first-degree, premeditated murder, felony firearm, and habitual offender in the shooting death[…]
Thomas White bound over to circuit court on 20 felonies
By Diane Madigan Independent Court Reporter After seven months of postponements, Van Buren Township disbarred attorney Thomas White, 46, will be heading to circuit court at the Frank Murphy Hall[…]
VBT does prescribed burn at Riggs Park
On March 31 Van Buren Township Parks and Recreation conducted its first prescribed burn at Riggs Heritage Park on Martinsville Road. The park, which was constructed in 2008, consists of[…]
Court Watching: Javon Ellis sentenced to 220 months in federal prison on gun charges
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor The final defendant in the Denton 2011-12 subdivision home invasions has been sentenced and the case is finally closed. On April 1, Javon Franklin[…]
Distinguished Graduates honored, along with Honor Society inductees
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor Four, newly chosen Distinguished Graduates of Belleville High School were honored in ceremonies April 10, along with 71 new inductees into the National Honor[…]
VBT resident donates $6 million to benefit thyroid cancer research
Jim Wigginton of Van Buren Township has given $6 million to support the Punya Thyroid Cancer Endowed Fund and establish the Nancy Wigginton Professorships of Thyroid Cancer. Wigginton had previously[…]
Sumpter planners set public hearing for Sumpter Roller Rink
By Rosemary K. Otzman Independent Editor In a 14-minute meeting April 10, the Sumpter Township Planning Commission set a public hearing for 7:05 p.m. Thursday, May 8, regarding the request[…]
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